District 4 — Kevin Eason Sr.
A Community Advocate and Manager Concerned About Pompano’s Future Kevin Eason Sr. was born and raised in Pompano Beach, attending Markham Elementary and Northeast High School. He worked in management roles at Winn-Dixie and Publix for more than 45 years. His concerns for the community include mental illnesses, reverse mortgages, sober housing policing, and adult […]
Faith in Florida’s District 4 Candidate Forum
By Attiyya Atkins What about jobs? What direction is Pompano heading? How do we get kids to vote? Is there affordable housing available? These questions and more were expressed by community members in Pompano’s historically Black district at the Your District, Your Community, Your Vote forum. Two of the three candidates running for the District […]
Correction on October/November issue
A picture of Vice Mayor Beverly Perkins was not included in an election story titled “Upcoming Election Nov. 8th” in the last issue of Villij News (October/November issue). While Perkins was mentioned in the story, her picture was absent. Her photo is included here.
District 5 — Cyndy Floyd
Incumbent With Unfinished Business Cyndy Floyd is a Pompano Beach native and is looking to garner another term on the dais. “I came on the dais during COVID. At this time, the city meetings were still on Zoom. Now that COVID is over, I can get more involved in the things that I was already […]
District 4 — Vice Mayor Beverly Perkins
Incumbent Dedicated to Amping Up Her District Beverly Perkins is seeking her fourth two-year term as District 4’s commissioner. “As your commissioner, I fought to ensure our needs are met, including: receiving our fair share of neighborhood improvements, bringing economic development and enhancing public safety,” she said in a political advertisement. During her tenure, Perkins […]
District 3 — Tom McMahon
Incumbent Focused on Public Safety Tom McMahon was born and raised in Pompano Beach. He was part of the first graduating class of Pompano Beach High School as a magnet high school in 2001. If elected, he would like to continue to work to reduce homelessness, smart and stable redevelopment, and keeping public safety a […]
District 3 — Alison Fournier
Engineer to Put a Red Light on Traffic Trouble Alison Fournier’s campaign is about improving infrastructure, neighborhood safety, affordability, and reducing traffic nightmares. “I want to represent the people of Pompano Beach. The commission should work for the people and represent our vision for the city. I want to address the everyday concerns of people,” […]
District 2 – David van der Most
Construction Manager with a Heart for Children, Teamwork and Affordable Housing David van der Most has a background in building and construction, as well as charities with a niche in affordable housing and special needs children. If elected, he plans to tackle overcrowding and reduce crime and pollution. He believes these issues are all related […]
District 2 – Rhonda Eaton
Incumbent Who Believes Good Things Are on the Horizon Rhonda Eason supports smart and responsible growth, like upgrading and updating Atlantic Blvd. with new stores, bars, and restaurants, and the development of Pompano Live at the Isle Casino. She also works closely with Broward Sherriff’s Office to reduce crime and neighborhood traffic. If re-elected, she […]
District 3 – Tom Terwilliger
Leader Who Wants to Stop Overdevelopment and Fiscal Insanity For Our Children’s Sake Tom Terwilliger is running to protect Pompano Beach’s families, veterans, seniors, and children. “Children and grandchildren must be protected from crazy over development and spending which today’s politicians are going to make the children and grandchildren pay for,” Terwilliger wrote on his […]